Earth Day Celebration 2009  

Thursday, April 16, 2009


The University of Arizona, joined by the city of Tucson, Pima County and local businesses, will mark April 22 with one of the biggest Earth Day celebrations ever held on campus.

C/S/R will have a table set up with recycled craft demonstrations. Learn how to make a bracelet out of snack bags or recycled paper journals!

Come to one or all of the events listed below:

8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
"Tucson Spotlight Conversation on Climate Action" - UA South Ballroom
Welcome by: President Shelton, Mayor Walkup and Chairman Elias

Public Presentations - UA South Ballroom:
1. Anticipated local environmental changes
2. Changes elsewhere that will affect Tucson
3. Human Health Effects

Group Interactive Discussions - UA Student Union Rooms:
1. Climate Change and Human Health/Food Security
2. Climate Change and Drought Preparedness
3. Climate Change and Affordable Housing
4. Climate Change and Mobility
5. Climate Change and Jobs

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
"CarbonDown Arizona" Block Party - Main Gate (this is where C/S/R will be!)

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m
"Campus Sustainability Walking Tours" - UA Campus

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
"UA Environmental Summit" - UA Gallagher Theater

7:00 p.m.
"Screenings of Planet Earth" - UA Gallagher Theater

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